We are now stock checkers.

[dobbslc]

We are now officially stock checkers for the Long Horn cattle on our local common
Here's a few pictures of the beasts.


They took a good hour to find as they'd gone into the deep undergrowth as it was hot. We sat on a fallen tree trunk and they got to within about 15' of us happily munching away!
My wife and I did a day long LANTRA training course a few weeks ago learning how to spot problems with cattle, pigs, sheep, goats etc. We often went to find them in the summer when they are out here to graze for a few months and my wife thought it would be a good if we knew a bit more about them.
I would never have thought about doing this myself but I really enjoyed the course and love keeping an eye on the cows

 

[Pete.]

You'll be looking like this in no time, and going about saying "This is LANGHARN country!"

 

[addjunkie]

You'll be looking like this in no time, and going about saying "This is LANGHARN country!"

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Dont jest, long horn is a slow growing breed, the meat is top quality.

 

[Barking Mat]

Looks a load more fun than our annual stock take, which is a PITA, frankly.

 

[nickk]

Quite exciting,an ancient breed to look after without having to justify the cost and economics,yet so close to London.

 

[OJCar]

Good on you!

Sitting watching the cattle can be more rewarding than people watching.
A friend used to have Highland Cows, every one was a different character.

 

[Slowcoach]

You’ll be ok for fresh milk in your cuppa.
Have you been shopping to look the part?

 

[Gragson]

Was watching a documentary on stone age Britain describing hunting of Aurochs, pretty much the largest mammal in Europe at the time and thought to be a predecessor of domesticated cattle.
Bulls weighing as much as 1,500kg with massive horns and a fair bit taller than cattle nowadays.

Last one extinct in Poland 1627

 

[Migmac]

I had this cow in the forest for over a year. Farmers son couldn’t get near her, I found her very friendly. The best bit was she had a virtual fence collar on, it obviously didn’t work very well. Those Longhorns will knock the vegetation back, be interesting to see what appears after they are taken off

 

[tom2207]

Ive been chasing horny cows for years

Didnt know there was a course available though. ,,,

Very rewarding Ill bet.

 

[dobbslc]

It is! Funny how a few years ago I'd never have seen myself tracking fresh cow pats around looking for cattle, I felt like Ray Mears

 

[addjunkie]

It is! Funny how a few years ago I'd never have seen myself tracking fresh cow pats around looking for cattle, I felt like Ray Mears

Careful……next stage she will mention small holding!

 

[dobbslc]

Back again as the cows were dropped off last weekend, 8 in total.

 

[Erie Fred]

I had this cow in the forest for over a year. Farmers son couldn’t get near her, I found her very friendly. The best bit was she had a virtual fence collar on, it obviously didn’t work very well. Those Longhorns will knock the vegetation back, be interesting to see what appears after they are taken off
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I see the resemblances.....

 

[ajlelectronics]

I felt like Ray Mears

Shame you couldn't find one!

 

[Beeezer]

You know Rachel Heard?